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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 282.31 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 282.31 and 130.89 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 282.31 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/282.31 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 282.31 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 36,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953.02/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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